Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights won their second game at the Cactus Classic Tournament against Vanguard University 73-51 on Monday in Arizona. The first half was a tight race. The Lights went up nine, but the Lions didn't go away. The Lions went on a 15-3 to end the half going up into half time 25-23. The Lights second half shooting took over the game going 52 percent from the three.
Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by
Jesse Keltner just shy of a double-double with 16 points and eight rebounds.
Dae'Kwon Watson added 14 points and five assists.
Zackry Martinez went 5-10 with 12 points and five assists.
CJ Nelson and
Tanner McCliment-Call added 11 points each.
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The Lions were led by Garrett White with 10 points and four rebounds. Preston Sim and Phillip Willis added nine points each. Sims added seven rebounds. Bryson Metz added eight points and eight rebounds.
Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot a field goal percentage of 45, 40 percent from the arc, and 50 percent from the free throw line.
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Vanguard shot 33 percentage from the field, 20 percent from the 3-point line, and 69 percent from the free throw.
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The Lights so Far:
The Lights are 9-3 in the overall season and 1-1 in Conference.
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Up Next:
The Lights will play their last game in Arizona on December 20 against Masters University at 2 p.m.
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